Executive Director

A premier independent living community located in the heart of the Bay Area, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, beautiful grounds, and resident-focused hospitality, is seeking an experienced and talented Executive Director to lead its growing operation. The community offers an active, enriching lifestyle supported by exceptional dining, engaging activities, and outstanding service. This is a unique opportunity to lead a service-driven environment where seniors thrive while enjoying a highly desirable Monday–Friday daytime schedule that promotes strong work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary: up to $125,000 DOE
• Year-end performance-based bonus
• Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily operations across Dining, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Activities, and Front Desk while fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, ensuring needs are met with professionalism and responsiveness, while maintaining compliance with all regulations governing independent senior living.
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets; analyze key performance metrics, including expenses, revenue, occupancy, retention, and resident satisfaction; and ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
• Lead all HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, corrective action, and staff scheduling, while holding department leaders accountable for operational and service standards.
• Maintain exceptional resident satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, partnering closely with Dining leadership on quality and service, and cultivating a warm, hospitality-focused environment.
• Lead regular department meetings, identify operational inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and uphold strong safety procedures and emergency preparedness plans.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control expenses, and improve operational performance.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with an approachable, hands-on management style.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, forecasting, and performance evaluation.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in independent senior living or active adult community operations.
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance oversight, and vendor management.
• Demonstrated success in enhancing performance metrics and staff engagement.

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, please send an updated resume to: [email protected]